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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,328.10 and 845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,328.10 and 845.16 is: 1,266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,328.10 = 845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,328.10 = 845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,328.10 × 845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 1,122,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,457.00/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.82

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